It was a shocking end to the fight for Wardley, who had talked a good game all week – but sadly was nowhere near good enough to compete with Dubois
Daniel Dubois has beaten Fabio Wardley inside two rounds, in one of British boxings most anticipated fights. The battle didn’t last long, as Dubois was on top from the opening bell, before Wardley’s team threw in the towel seconds into round 2 in London.
Just five months after their fight-of-the-year slugfest – where Dubois overcame two early knockdowns to stop his British rival—the heavyweights stepped back into the ring to renew their rivalry. That slow start had nearly cost Dubois the first time around after Wardley decked him twice in the opening three rounds.
This time, the atmosphere was split: Wardley was roared in as the challenger, while the champion walked out to a smattering of boos. But the momentum shifted instantly. Inside thirty seconds, Wardley hit the canvas from a massive right hand. He managed to recover his composure, only to come under heavy fire again as the round drew to a close.
Coach Ben Davison had the towel poised, but the bell rang just in time. Unfazed, Dubois flew straight off his stool at the start of the second round and swarmed all over Wardley. With no escape in sight, the corner had no hesitation this time—throwing in the towel to end the contest.
It was a shocking end to the fight for Wardley, who had talked a good game all week – but sadly was nowhere near good enough to compete with Dubois.
After the fight, Dubois called on promoter Frank Warrent to give him “big money and big fights,” while Wardley said “it is what it is”. And added: “There’s a little bit of pride in there . . . I didn’t get sparked out”.
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